Yemeni Source Denies Israeli Allegations of a Houthi Threat to Eilat Via “Yemenia” Flights (opens original article in a new tab)

A Yemeni source denies Israeli allegations that Houthi rebels control Yemenia Airways flights, stating the company is managed by the internationally recognized Yemeni government and that flights to Jordan do not go to Aqaba as claimed. Israeli security services acknowledge no concrete evidence for the threat, though they continue to assess potential risks to Eilat.

• Yemeni official denies Israeli claims that Houthi group controls Yemenia Airways flights
• Yemenia Airways flights to Jordan depart from Aden Airport, not King Hussein Airport near Aqaba
• Israeli Shin Bet acknowledges no specific intelligence supporting fears of Eilat attack via Yemenia flights
• Flights from Sana'a to Amman are limited to UN and Red Cross humanitarian aircraft